2012 Lexus LF-A Officially Priced at $375,000

Ever since the introduction of the Lexus LF-A there has been a buzz about how highly priced it would be and then other rumors started circulating on how it would be a lease-only vehicle. Well, the leasing rumor has been put to rest because if you are one of the lucky 500 potential owners, then you can have your very own Lexus LFA outright for just under $400,000.

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Toyota issues new voluntary recall for sticking accelerator pedals, 2.3 million vehicles affected

Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. said today that it would recall 2.3 million vehicles for sticking accelerator pedals, in addition to the 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles already being recalled. This recall is entirely separate from the one Toyota announced last September, its largest ever at approximately 4.2 million vehicles, involving pedal entrapment by floor mats that could cause unintended acceleration. That said, about 1.7 million vehicles out there on the roads are involved in both recalls, though no Lexus or Scion models are involved in the one announced today. Read more

2010 Lexus HS250h Review & Test Drive

The all-new 2010 Lexus HS250h hybrid will keep more of your money in your pockets as you pass gas stations, and will also have you seated in a Lexus with all of the luxury, convenience and safety that you expect from a Lexus.  The Lexus HS250h is the first luxury hybrid to achieve an EPA Estimated Rating of 35mpg combined and is the first luxury car to come standard with a supplemental restraint system with 10 airbags.

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Toyota to Recall 3.8 Million Vehicles for Accelerator Pedals

Today Toyota announced that they will replace the accelerator pedals on upwards of 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles that have been recalled in the U.S. This new move is to prevent and put to rest the problem where floor mats affected vehicles in several “unintentional” acceleration events and unfortunate accidents. For additional information please view the full press release below.

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Preview: 2010 Lotus Evora

Lotus has been known for some time now to make cars that handle like they are on rails. In a way they seem like street legal racing carts but I would not want to diminish the true value of a Lotus by calling them go-carts. The new 2010 Lotus Evora is additional proof in that Lotus is serious about performance and tickling the fancy of true car enthusiasts.

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Owners of Toyota Cars in Rebellion Over Series of Accidents Caused by Sudden Acceleration

ABC News Investigation uncovers the reports of Toyota’s “runaway cars” that may have resulted in 16 deaths and over 200 Accidents. Toyota owners are demanding answers. Watch the controversy unfold November 3^rd on World News with Charles Gibson’ and ‘Nightline’

[source: ABC NEWS]

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2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Review & Test Drive

Toyota Prius Hybrid – ‘THE ORIGINAL AND STILL THE BEST’

First introduced in 1997 as the world’s first mass-produced hybrid automobile, the all-new, third-generation Prius hybrid sedan sets new standards for innovative hybrid design and technology, raising its level of convenience features and performance to new heights, including a combined EPA estimated fuel efficiency rating of 50 miles per gallon.

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2009 Toyota Avalon Limited Review & Test Drive

“The Camry of Full-Size Sedans”

With all the talk in the press about the Camry as being the best-selling mid-size sedan, not much attention is paid to the full-size version, Toyota’s flagship the Avalon.  I’ve tested several Camry’s but never got the chance to drive an Avalon.  The news is that the Avalon is a smooth ride, comfortable and roomy for five adults, well appointed with the latest in personal features, and very safe in the event of a collision.

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